Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI
Betty L. Woodford
Sep 7, 2012
Betty L. (Drew) Woodford, age 78, of LaCrosse, formerly of Lancaster, died on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospice in LaCrosse. She was born on January 27, 1934, in Lancaster, the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Fralick) Drew. As a child, she loved spending time with her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Hazel Fralick in Bagley. Betty graduated from...
Jerry R. Barton
Sep 5, 2012
Jerry R. Barton, age 69, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, in Glen Haven.
Jerry was born on November 17, 1942, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, son of Russell and Edith (Jungenberg) Barton. Jerry spent 36 years serving the school district of Cassville as Teacher (specializing in the field of Technology Education), Athletic...
Margaret M. Hess
Aug 31, 2012
Margaret M. Hess, age 93, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Lancaster Care Center. She was born January 23, 1919 the daughter of Chris and Lena (Mumm) Breuer. Margaret graduated from Cassville High School. She married Arthur C. Hess Together they farmed and raised their loving family in Glen Haven Township. He preceded her in death in...
Michael P. Smith
Aug 28, 2012
Michael P. Smith, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, surrounded by his family at the Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore.
Michael was born on February 10, 1946, in Cuba City, the son of Stanley and Charlotte (Slaght) Smith. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964. Mike was united in marriage to Mary Melcher Smith on...
Matt J. Lorscheter
Aug 27, 2012
Matthias Matt J. Lorscheter, age 85, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at his home after a long illness. He was born on April 25, 1927, in Cassville, the son of Francis Bink and Eva (Breuer) Lorscheter. Matt attended St. Charles grade school and graduated from Cassville High School in May 1945. He enlisted in the...
Wendell C. Case
Aug 26, 2012
Wendell C. Case, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer at the Good Samaritan Health Center in Fennimore. He was born on March 23, 1932, in rural Lancaster, to Harry and Rose (Crapp) Case. Wendell was a 1950 graduate of Lancaster High School and spent...
Clifford A. Muller
Aug 21, 2012
Clifford A. Muller, age 91, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on October 3, 1920, in Tennyson, the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Holzer) Muller. Clifford attended St. Andrew Catholic School in Tennyson. On October 7, 1941, he was united in marriage to Marie Winkler at St....
William M. Thornton
Aug 19, 2012
William M. Thornton, age 33 of Bagley, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born March 3, 1979 in Cuba City, son of Jeff and Barb (Wagner) Thornton. Bill graduated River Ridge High School in 1997, and furthered his education at Southwest Technical College...
June E. Curley
Aug 18, 2012
June E. Curley, age 84, of Lancaster, died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster. She was born on June 19, 1928, in Hurricane Township, the daughter of Clyde and Carrie (Ellis) Jackson. June graduated from Lancaster High School in 1945. On November 29, 1947, she was united in marriage to Paul Curley. After their marriage the...
Mary I. Griswold
Aug 16, 2012
Mary I. Griswold, age 90, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center, Lancaster. She was born on December 17, 1921, on her family farm in North Lancaster Township, the daughter of Ora and Cora (Croft) Govier. Mary attended Badger Country School and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1940. On January 27, 1945,...
Arlene J. Clifton
Aug 16, 2012
Arlene J. Clifton, age 81, of Potosi, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. She was born on January 23, 1931, in Waterloo Township, the daughter of Arlie and Sylvia (Knoke) Nickel. Arlene attended Elmdale Country School and Lancaster High School. On February 5, 1949, Arlene was united in marriage to Carson...
Gerald F. Raisbeck
Aug 2, 2012
Gerald F. Raisbeck, age 65 of Bloomington, died on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born September 10, 1946 the son of John and Angela (Day) Raisbeck. Jerry attended St. Marys Catholic School and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1946. He was employed as a mason for P.A. McGuire in Highland. Jerry was...
Esther Klein
Jul 26, 2012
Esther M. Klein, age 95, of Cassville, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on March 21, 1917, the daughter of Fred and Belva (Duncan) Clauer. Esther attended Muscallounge and Beetown country schools. On January 23, 1935, Esther was united in marriage to Leonard Klein in Galena, IL. After their...
Jeanette Dana
Jul 25, 2012
Jeanette L. Dana, age 86, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. Services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is assisting the family.
Talon Ray Johll
Jul 21, 2012
Talon Ray Johll, beloved newborn son of Kevin and Laura Johll, passed away on July 21, 2012, at Franciscan Skemp in La Crosse.
He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Laura, a brother, Tanner all of Bloomington; his paternal grandparents, Jim and Becky Johll, and a great-grandmother, Margaret Johnson, all of Glen Haven; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Donald Rumler
Jul 12, 2012
DONALD RUMLER, age 88, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born September 6, 1923, in East Moline, IL, to William J. andGrace (Samuelson) Rumler. Donald married Wilma Becker on January 7, 1942, and they had two sons. Donald married Dolores A. Hill on July...
Diane Y. Casper
Jul 9, 2012
Diane Y. Casper, age 63, of Lancaster, died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at her home. She was born on August 23, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Edward and Dolores (Papenphien) Rupp. Diane graduated from Senior High in Dubuque. On February 10, 1968, she was united in marriage to Leo Casper in Dubuque. After their marriage, the...
Edmund Sedbrook
Jul 4, 2012
Edmund Sedbrook, age 85, of Stone Lake, formerly of Potosi, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Spooner Health Systems, Spooner. He was born on May 10, 1927, in Boice Creek, the son of Melvin and Dora (Udelhoven) Sedbrook. Edmund attended country school. On September 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to Avanelle M. Place in Potosi. After their marriage,...
Patrick C. Chew
Jul 4, 2012
Patrick C. Chew, age 76, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born on December 20, 1935, in Allahabad, India, the son of Ulric and Violet (Williams) Chew. On December 27, 1956, Patrick was united in marriage to Nancy L. Okey at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. He was very...
Arnold H. Schmidt
Jul 1, 2012
Arnold Arnie H. Schmidt, age 87, of Cassville passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Lancaster Care Center.
Arnold Arnie Henry Schmidt was born to Gotlieb Henry and Gladys (Volden) Schmidt on May 24, 1925, in Desoto, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bad Axe Lutheran Church. Arnie graduated from Viroqua high school. He met his future wife Martha Marie Stegne at a...

